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Titanium Dioxide Industry Perspective Weekly-2024-03-08 to 2024-03-15




Market Report

Market Report

1. Price Trends

  • The prices of titanium dioxide (TiO2) have remained high throughout the week, with small to medium-sized factories dealing in ilmenite (46,10) around $312 – $316 per ton and ilmenite (47,20) around $326 – $344 per ton.
  • The prices of ilmenite (38,42) without tax were about $219-$225 per ton.
  • Imported ilmenite prices have remained stable, with the price of ilmenite from Mozambique and Kenya at approximately $51 and $50 per ton, respectively.

2. Market Influences

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Titanium dioxide market daily report on 2024-03-15

The price of titanium ore remains high, with the operation of selection factories remaining stable. Market inquiries have weakened recently, but due to tight supply, miners’ quotes remain strong. The titanium slag market is weakly stable. The bid price in March in the north was reduced by 110 yuan compared to February. The high cost and high slag price put pressure on the market, but the prices remain firm.

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Titanium dioxide market daily report on 2024-03-14

The price of titanium ore remains high, keeping the start-up of selection factories basically stable. The market supply is still tight, resulting in high prices. The market for high slag titanium slag is relatively weak: The bidding price in the north in March was reduced by 110 yuan ($15.30) compared to February due to the impact of the supply of Futai materials, coupled with the overcapacity of the high slag market. This puts considerable pressure on market operations, leading to weak and stable market prices.

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Titanium dioxide market daily report on 2024-03-13

The overall supply of the titanium ore market continues to maintain a tight balance, with the market price remaining high. Companies primarily focus on fulfilling existing orders. The high-slag titanium slag market is operating weakly, with the bid price in Northern China in March being reduced by 110 yuan ($15.31) compared to February, due to the impact of the supply surge of Fortitan, and the excess capacity in the high-slag market. The market is under considerable pressure, and prices are weakly stable.

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Titanium dioxide market daily report on 2024-03-12

The titanium ore market is basically stable, with prices maintaining a high level. Some downstream products are under significant cost pressure due to the tight supply of titanium raw materials. Consequently, prices are expected to remain stable in the short term. The high slag titanium market is operating weakly: in March, the bid price in the north was adjusted down by 110 yuan ($15.30 USD) compared to February, affected by the impact of supply shock of rich titanium materials and the overcapacity of the high slag market. This has resulted in significant market pressure and weak stability in prices.

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Titanium dioxide market daily report on 2024-03-11

The titanium ore market has stabilized, with reduced downstream purchases recently. Companies are fulfilling orders, and the market is in a wait-and-watch mode. The high slag titanium slag market is running weakly: the bidding price in the north in March has been adjusted down by 110 yuan ($15.4) compared to February, due to the impact of the supply of titanium-rich materials and the overcapacity of the high slag market. This has led to significant market operation pressure, with market prices weakly stable.

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